Senate Resolution 551
By: Senators Rahman of the 5th, Islam Parkes of the 7th, Harbison of the 15th, Mangham of
the 55th, James of the 28th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Country of Bangladesh; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Bangladesh declared its independence on March 26, 1971, was recognized by
the United States on April 4, 1972, and this year celebrates 53 years of diplomatic relations;
and
WHEREAS, more than 30,000 Bangladeshi Americans reside in the State of Georgia and
approximately half a million live and work in the United States; and
WHEREAS, for the past 53 years, the United States and Bangladesh have maintained a
strong and cooperative relationship, engaging closely on a wide range of issues, including
trade, economic development, security, governance, and global affairs; and
WHEREAS, the ties between the United States and Bangladesh go beyond the
government-to-government level as people-to-people contacts and commercial relationships
are increasing over the years, and both countries are willing to see this relationship grow in
depth and dimension over the next 53 years; and
WHEREAS, Bangladesh and the United States share similar views on many international
issues, including maintaining international peace, security, and stability; the fight against
terrorism and violent extremism; human rights; the 2030 agenda for sustainable
development; climate change; and many more; and
WHEREAS, Bangladesh has made significant socioeconomic progress in the last 53 years,
including increased food production, disaster resilience, poverty alleviation, improved health
and education, and women's empowerment; and
WHEREAS, for more than a decade, Bangladesh has remained one of the fastest growing
economies in the world, and its economic growth is not only benefitting its own people but
is also contributing to the peace, progress, and prosperity of the region; and
WHEREAS, the United States has been a long-standing partner of Bangladesh in this
successful journey of economic and social development and the two-way trade volume
between the two countries has been estimated at $10.6 billion in 2024; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, a student-led movement advocated for civil service quota reforms and
brought together the working class in Bangladesh to call for a more democratic government;
and
WHEREAS, we wish continued success for the new caretaker government and applaud the
commitment to a more just fair system of government in Bangladesh.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend the Country of Bangladesh and extend best wishes for continued
success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the
press.